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The Industry According to Gary Jay, Land Shark Promotion Studio

"Radio cannot afford to become a tired jukebox with 15 minutes of commercials every hour."

Attention Spans Are 40 Seconds. What Does That Mean for Radio?

"Listener Eye Contact is the most important skill an air personality — regardless of format — can develop."

Why Mike Golic Returning Is a Home Run Hire for ESPN Radio

"If ESPN Radio wanted to make the strongest statement possible about its commitment to the platform, there may not have been a better option available at this moment than bringing Mike Golic home. Sometimes the smartest move isn't chasing what's next. It's recognizing the value of what already worked."

Has the C-Suite Generation of Hard Work and Ethics Lost Its Way

"I'm saddened that it's often the largest media companies — those that rely on creative content and entertainment — that repeatedly eliminate the very people who helped build those organizations into the giants they have become."

How Paul Finebaum Became an SEC Powerhouse as College Football Grew at ESPN

"Radio is often very cookie-cutter. I don't think I could get a job today if I was looking for one at a radio station"

Paul Finebaum Announces Passing Of ‘Iconic’ Caller Larry Wallace

"We felt fairly certain it would be his final call, but we are so appreciative of him and his family for keeping us up to date.”

There Are Better Presidential Sports Media Options Than Stephen A. Smith

"Is there a needle in the sports media haystack that could find a way to win over the American populace and lead our country to greater days ahead?

Paul Finebaum: My Show is ‘a Conversation’ and ‘Not About Me’

"We have to have a semblance of balance, fairness – but this show is not about selling a product,”

Paul Finebaum: First Time Working with Nick Saban at ESPN ‘Most Intimidating 60 Minutes I’ve Ever Spent’

Former national championship-winning coach Nick Saban is now on the ESPN roster of college football analysts. That detail might not have sunk into Paul...

Paul Finebaum Signs Multi-Year Contract Extension with ESPN

ESPN has announced a new multi-year contract extension with SEC Network and ESPN Radio host Paul Finebaum. The 68 year old will continue his...

Paul Finebaum Gets Updated Version of ‘Call Paul’ Theme Song From Taylor Hicks on SEC Network

The content of the show is not changing, fans will still get plenty of SEC and college football talk, however the theme song for the show is getting a fresh coat of paint.

Paul Finebaum: Media Outrage Over CFP Decisions Fueled by ‘Unadulterated Fake Outrage’

"It is just complete and unadulterated fake outrage. It’s part of where we are in society, where people without any facts, without any information, just gravitate to an issue, embrace it, squeeze it and just regurgitate whatever the talking points are."

Desmond Howard: Paul Finebaum Now a ‘Cariacture’

"You can’t take anything he says seriously. You just can’t. It’s like they march him out there, they pull the string in his back, and he just starts spewing negative things..."

Fred Toucher: Paul Finebaum Deserves Credit For Building His Empire

While joking about callers into Finebaum's program, the Boston sports radio host did give the longtime college football voice props.

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Attention Spans Are 40 Seconds. What Does That Mean for Radio?

"Listener Eye Contact is the most important skill an air personality — regardless of format — can develop."

Why Mike Golic Returning Is a Home Run Hire for ESPN Radio

"If ESPN Radio wanted to make the strongest statement possible about its commitment to the platform, there may not have been a better option available at this moment than bringing Mike Golic home. Sometimes the smartest move isn't chasing what's next. It's recognizing the value of what already worked."

Has the C-Suite Generation of Hard Work and Ethics Lost Its Way

"I'm saddened that it's often the largest media companies — those that rely on creative content and entertainment — that repeatedly eliminate the very people who helped build those organizations into the giants they have become."

How Matt Barrie Is Prepared To Tackle the Challenge of Hosting SEC Nation

"If you're a college football junkie like I am, there are few jobs with ESPN that scratch that itch. SEC Nation is one of them."